Glasses Containers For Drink Making Recipes

GLASSES & CONTAINERS FOR DRINK MAKING

Steps:

• BEER MUG The traditional beer container. Typical Size: 16 oz.
• BRANDY SNIFTER The shape of this glass concentrates the alcoholic odors to the top of the glass as your hands warm the brandy. Typical Size: 17.5 oz.
• CHAMPAGNE FLUTE This tulip shaped glass is designed to show off the waltzing bubbles of the wine as they brush against the side of the glass and spread out into a sparkling mousse. Typical Size: 6 oz.
• COCKTAIL GLASS This glass has a triangle-bowl design with a long stem, and is used for a wide range of straight-up (without ice) cocktails, including martinis, manhattans, metropolitans, and gimlets. *Also known as a Martini Glass. Typical Size: 4 oz to 12 oz.
• COFFEE MUG The traditional mug used for hot coffee. Typical Size: 12-16 oz.
• COLLINS GLASS Shaped similarly to a highball glass, only taller, the Collins glass was originally used for the line of Collins gin drinks, and is now also commonly used for soft drinks, alcoholic juice, and tropical/exotic juices such as Mai Tai's. Typical Size: 14 oz.
• CORDIAL GLASS Small and stemmed glasses used for serving small portions of your favorite liquors at times such as after a meal. Typical Size: 2 oz.
• HIGHBALL GLASS A straight-sided glass, often an elegant way to serve many types of mixed drinks, like those served on the rocks, shots, and mixer combined liquor drinks (ie. gin and tonic). Typical Size: 8-12 oz.
• HURRICANE GLASS A tall, elegantly cut glass named after its hurricane-lamp-like shape, used for exotic/tropical drinks. Typical Size: 15 oz.
• MARGARITA/COUPETTE GLASS This slightly larger and rounded approach to a cocktail glass has a broad-rim for holding salt, ideal for margaritas. It is also used in daiquiris and other fruit drinks. Typical Size: 12 oz.
• MASON JAR These large square containers are effective in keeping their contents sealed in an air tight environment. They're designed for home canning, being used for preserves and jam amongst other things. Typical Size: 16 oz.
• OLD-FASHIONED GLASS A short, round so called "Rocks" glass, suitable for cocktails or liquor served on the rocks, or "with a splash". Typical Size: 8-10 oz.
• PARFAIT GLASS This glass has a similar inwards curve to that of a Hurricane glass, with a steeper outwards rim and larger, rounded bowl. Often used for drinks containing fruit or ice cream. Typical Size: 12 oz.
• POUSSE-CAFE GLASS A narrow glass essentially used for pousse cafes and other layered dessert drinks. Its shape increases the ease of layering ingredients. Typical Size: 6 oz.
• PUNCH BOWL A large demi-spherical bowl suitable for punches or large mixes. Typical Size: 1-5 gal.
• RED WINE GLASS A clear, thin, stemmed glass with a round bowl tapering inward at the rim. Typical Size: 8 oz.
• SHERRY GLASS The preferred glass for aperitifs, ports, and sherry. The copita, with its aroma enhancing narrow taper, is a type of Sherry Glass. Typical Size: 2 oz.
• SHOT GLASS A small glass suitable for vodka, whiskey and other liquors. Many "shot" mixed drinks also call for shot glasses. Typical Size: 1.5 oz.
• WHISKEY SOUR GLASS Also known as a Delmonico Glass, this is a stemmed, wide opening glass, alike to a small version of a champagne flute. Typical Size: 5 oz.
• WHITE WINE GLASS A clear, thin, stemmed glass with an elongated oval bowl tapering inward at the rim. Typical Size: 12.5 oz.